Cody Williams, the worst rookie season ever seen?

Diego Jiménez Rubio | Wed, 04/02/2025 - 16:14

Cody Williams, worst rookie in history. Photo: gettyimages.

There were no high hopes placed on the NBA Draft 2024, but unexpected talents have emerged with the ability to forge a professional career at a high level, exceeding expectations. However, we also find a heartbreaking example like that of Cody Williams, selected by the Utah Jazz at pick 10, whose shooting efficiency numbers are terrible.

There were high expectations surrounding what the younger brother of Jalen Williams could achieve. Basketball-raised in Colorado, with very powerful athletic abilities and promising stats, Cody Williams made the leap to the NBA with the Utah Jazz, who picked him at pick 10. It was a risky bet, but even in the worst possible scenarios, it was not considered that he would end up alternating with the G-League due to his poor performance.

Insecure, lacking tactical vision, and with a shooting accuracy percentage that ranks among the worst of all time, Cody Williams has rightfully become one of the greatest disappointments of the last Draft. With a 32.3% field goal percentage and 25.9% from beyond the arc, it is impossible to make a place for oneself in this competition. An unsettling future awaits a player who would need to significantly improve in his upcoming experiences, seemingly destined for the G-League or even to try his luck in Asia or Europe.

Cody Williams, the Jazz’s No. 10 overall pick from the 2024 NBA Draft, is producing one of the worst efficiency seasons ever for a rookie:

41.9 TS%
32.3 FG%
25.9 3PT%

Williams has been starting for Utah as they are in full-on tank mode hoping to secure the No. 1 overall pick. pic.twitter.com/E9C103jMyh
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) April 2, 2025